As we move into Games 3 and 4, let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the first week of the NHL playoffs.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Friday with three matchups including Capitals-Canadiens, Hurricanes-Devils and Kings-Oilers.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop exciting action in the NHL as we witness history in another team looking to win a championship.

EDMONTON -- Calvin Pickard will start for the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Friday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNW).

With two games lost, the Edmonton Oilers have to win Game 3 at home against the high-flying Los Angeles Kings. Superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Drai

Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

After dropping Games 1 and 2 of their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, by scores of 6-5 and 6-2, respectively, the Edmonton Oilers are now faced with having to win four of the next five games in order to advance in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game to be played on April 25, 2025 on ESPN.